Category: Natural Health

Yep, you really can grow liquorice yourself, right in your backyard! You might remember the old fashioned liquorice sticks you used to be able to buy? Those treats you chewed on for a whole day; they look like a piece of barky stem straight from a tree? Well, that’s the …

5 Plants which are high in protein and easily grown in your garden! Need a plant-based protein boost in your diet? Many people believe a plant based diet can’t provide you with the protein you require. Truth is, it’s not only easy to get enough protein from plants; it’s more …

Infusion or dedoction? What is the difference between these 2 herbal preparations, which herb do you use for what, and how do you make an infusion or dedoction? Read on for info on how to make a herbal infusion, how to make a herb dedoction, and a list of over …

Throughout history, humans have used plants to treat all kinds of illnesses. Today, about 40% of the world’s prescription medicines come from plant extracts or synthesised plant compounds. Plant-based medicines are everywhere! Some examples would be Menthol, from Mint (Mentha), which is found, for example, in throat lozenges, muscles creams …

Handy tips on replacing the sugar in your baking and cooking with naturally sweet products such as xylitol and stevia at NaturallySweet Australia. While pretty much everyone on the planet loves baking – whether they’re the baker, the scoffer or both – no-one loves the excess poundage and the potential …

I want to focus on some corn chips I came across that were certified organic.I was at a party and one of the women who knew me was very proud to tell me she had brought along some certified organic corn chips. I’m an obsessive label reader, and I had not …

Gut health is so important, and yet it’s something that we often neglect. Our gut health can impact digestion, energy levels and even the clarity of our skin. As this can have a major impact on our overall health, it’s time to start taking care of our gut! Featured on …

Maintaining good gut health is becoming more widely recognised as important for long-term health. This is largely due to the importance that fibre has on utilising the entire gut and feeding a powerful community of bacteria, called the gut microbiome. Despite being in our intestines, the gut microbiome affects our …

I absolutely love baking, and my girls love my baking. The downside of baking is however, that there’s always a lot of sugar in the recipes. Last weeks Mango Muffins had 3/4 cup of sugar in them. The banana cake uses at least 1/2 cup of brown sugar. But sugar, …